Carlsbad Fire and Police departments competed for the privilege of taking home a traveling trophy on Tuesday and Wednesday, but the final tally was in favor of the Carlsbad Fire Department.

By just one point, 40 - 41, the fire department was able to wrest the trophy from the police who have held it for two years.

Donors were gift a commemorative T-shirt for their participation.

Battle of the Badges continues in Roswell and Ruidoso.

"Thank you all for your support and for making this fun," Seabrease said. "I would also like to thank the Chambers (of Commerce) in Roswell, Carlsbad, and Lovington for letting us host the blood drives at your locations and for helping us spread the word."